as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the discrepancy of the calculations of my bill by the hotel and myself was a matter of concern
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Recent Examples of discrepancy
This stark discrepancy—akin to selling a Hermès bag at a 60 percent discount in one location while attempting to sell it at full price at a nearby store—has exacerbated mistrust in the art system’s attribution of prices and value.
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Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
Such vast discrepancies appear in nearly every category.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
Election officials have said their numbers were always correct and that the discrepancy was based on a one-minute lag in vote updates for Pratt by The Associated Press, which also confirmed the lag.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Fields, who lives and works in Indiana as a forklift driver, wasn't the only lottery winner who encountered a discrepancy with his ticket, the outlet reported.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
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Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
Such vast discrepancies appear in nearly every category.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
Election officials have said their numbers were always correct and that the discrepancy was based on a one-minute lag in vote updates for Pratt by The Associated Press, which also confirmed the lag.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Fields, who lives and works in Indiana as a forklift driver, wasn't the only lottery winner who encountered a discrepancy with his ticket, the outlet reported.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for discrepancy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discrepancy
Noun
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Whether those disputes are merely differences in public messaging, or reflect something deeper that could cause the agreement to collapse, remains unclear.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Pairing them with a meal containing some fat, even avocado toast or yogurt with nuts, makes a real difference.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Other huge fashion conglomerates like LVMH and Kering have grown in such a way that sometimes the individual brands lose their distinctiveness.—
Dave Schilling
Contributing
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The directing duo hoped to examine the good intentions Banks and producers had, of turning the fashion industry on its head, empowering women and championing diversity, and the way those intentions evolved as the show moved through cycles.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The annual event brings together thousands to celebrate diversity, visibility, equality and the strength of the LGBTQ+ community in the Queen City.—
Amari Riley
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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“Discrepancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discrepancy. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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